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Chairperson Dačić appeals for continuous, constructive dialogue as the only way forward in Skopje
Publishing date: 21 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BELGRADE, 21 May 2015 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić, today met with his Special Representative for the Western Balkans Ambassador Gérard Stoudmann, following the ambassador’s visit to Skopje last week. Stoudmann informed Dačić about the discussions he had in Skopje with representatives of the government, political parties and NGOs, with the focus on the ongoing process of talks among Macedonian politicians aimed at overcoming the differences and finding a common ground.
Chairperson Dačić discusses mediation efforts in the protracted conflicts in the South Caucasus with his Representatives, Minsk Group Co-Chairs
Publishing date: 21 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BELGRADE, 21 May 2015 – The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić, received in Belgrade today the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office voices concern over situation in eastern Ukraine to news agency Tanjug
Publishing date: 23 January 2015
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić told Serbia’s news agency Tanjug on 23 January 2015 that he is “deeply concerned about the escalation of the conflict in eastern Ukraine, particularly the use of heavy weapons”, including unguided Grad rockets...
Holocaust remembrance helps promote mutual respect in contemporary societies emphasized at OSCE Permanent Council
Publishing date: 22 January 2015
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council
What we do: Tolerance and non-discrimination
Remembering the Holocaust reminds us that our societies still have lessons to learn and more work to do to counter prejudice, anti-Semitism and xenophobia was the main message at the 22 January meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, which was dedicated to commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day (27 January)...
Special Representative for the Western Balkans Gérard Stoudmann calls for restraint and confidence-building measures
Publishing date: 15 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
SKOPJE, 14 May 2015 – Following-up on an initiative of the OSCE Chairperson Ivica Dačić, Serbia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, his Special Representative for the Western Balkans, Ambassador Gérard Stoudmann, and the Head of the Chairmanship Task Force, Ambassador Dejan Šahović, visited Skopje on 14 May 2015...
OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting in Belgrade highlights need for regional co-operation in water governance
Publishing date: 12 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Environmental activities
BELGRADE, 12 May 2015 – Cross-border co-operation in water governance can significantly contribute to security and safety of citizens, concluded the participants of a two-day discussion on water management in the OSCE area, which closed in Belgrade today...
Spanish Foreign Minister calls on participating States to reaffirm their commitment to fundamental OSCE principles
Publishing date: 11 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
VIENNA, 11 May 2015 – Growing interdependence arising from accelerating globalization and the increasingly transnational character of security threats confer a new role to regional organizations, said the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Co-operation José Manuel GarcÍa-Margallo in his address to the OSCE Permanent Council today. He added that Spain believes that the OSCE is a key instrument in consolidating peace and foster prosperity in the Euro-Atlantic, Euro-Asian and Euro-Mediterranean regions.
Chairperson Dačić condemns violence in Kumanovo, announces visit by OSCE officials to Skopje
Publishing date: 9 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BELGRADE, 9 May 2015 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbia's Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić today had a telephone conversation with the Foreign Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Nikola Poposki, about the latest developments in Kumanovo.
Chairperson Dačić calls on all sides to send a message of peace during World War II commemoration events
Publishing date: 8 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BELGRADE, 8 May 2015 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dačić today called on all sides in eastern Ukraine to ensure that commemoration events scheduled for this weekend are peaceful.
OSCE meeting on water governance to take place in Serbia
Publishing date: 8 May 2015
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities
VIENNA, 7 May 2015 – From 11 to 12 May, officials and key stakeholders from 57 OSCE participating States will meet in Belgrade, Serbia, to discuss water governance in the OSCE area from the security perspective, followed by a field visit on 13 May to the areas affected by the 2014 flood in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia...